Display board

Posters and display boards at a science fair

Display board is a generic term for a board-shaped material that is rigid and strong enough to stand on its own, and generally used for displaying paper or other materials affixed to it. Types of display board include poster board or posterboard.

Poster board

Poster board or posterboard is a type of display board used for displaying posters and other flat printed matter. It comes in large sheets in a variety of colors and is significantly larger than A2. In the US, the standard size for poster board is 22" x 28" x .05". It can be particularly light and flimsy, as it is primarily expected to support sheets of paper, photos, glitter, lettering and other small, light items that are glued onto it. It can be recycled and used again as something else.

Poster board can be found in many art supply and office supply stores. Drug stores and convenience stores often carry it as well. A variety of additional supplies can be used with poster board to enhance its presentation. Poster board is often used for making event posters, science projects and other school activities.

Folded display boards

Trifold display boards may also be used. They are generally more stable and able to stand while still giving a theater-like view.